The second edition of the Aragón Design and Business Awards, held at the Aragonese Center for Industrial Design (CADI), was inaugurated by Mar Vaquero, acting vice president of the Presidency, Economy, and Justice. Vaquero highlighted the relevance of industrial design as a driver of innovation and competitiveness in Aragonese companies.
Awards that Strengthen the Relationship Between Design and Business
The Aragón Design and Business Awards underscore the importance of design as a strategic tool in the business realm. This event brought together companies, design professionals, and institutional representatives, showcasing how design facilitates the opening of new markets, the launch of innovative products, and the increase of competitiveness.
Griferías Grober was awarded in the Product category for its focus on human-centered design, enhancing user experience through innovative technological solutions. Airfal International S.L. was a finalist in this category. In the Product-Brand Presentation category, Pastelería Tolosana received the award for its comprehensive identity renewal, while Moncayo Natural & Social was a finalist.
Recognition of Design Professionals and Special Mentions
Miguel Ángel Pérez Arteaga was awarded in the Design Professionals category for his multidisciplinary career and ability to tackle various creative challenges, always with a focus on client needs. Miguel Fontgivell Ariño was a finalist in this category.
Numéricco Creativos received a special mention as an Innovative Entity for its methodology that integrates brand, technology, and business, promoting strategic design and teamwork. Pensadores de Ideas was recognized for its support of innovation, assisting institutions and companies in innovation processes with a human and collaborative approach.
The CADI as a Driver of Industrial Design in Aragón
The Aragonese Center for Industrial Design (CADI) plays a crucial role in training and advising companies. Through its Industrial Design and Digitalization Laboratory program, in 2025, 26 companies participated in the redesign of products in sectors such as education, commercial furniture, and agricultural monitoring.
Additionally, the General Directorate of Industrial Promotion and Innovation annually promotes a funding line to encourage innovation through industrial design, with a budget of €250,000. In the latest call, 26 of the 49 submitted applications were successful, reflecting Aragón’s commitment to the development of industrial design.
